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Silent Hill: Townfall is an atmospheric and thematically ambitious horror game that understands what makes Silent Hill special, but struggles to maintain that magic. Its ideas are stronger than its characters, and its excellent first half gradually gives way to repetitive exploration and a less satisfying narrative payoff.
Ace Combat 8 delivers another excellent flight campaign by refining what already works, even if its ambitions rarely extend beyond the runway the series already knows.
CONTROL Resonant is a bold sequel that refuses to simply recreate the original. Its shift to fast, melee-focused action and a deeply character-driven story pays off spectacularly, backed by some of Remedy’s best art direction and music yet. It’s one of the best, most emotionally arresting action games of 2026 and an easy game of the year contender.
Marvel’s Wolverine delivers the blood and spectacle, but the game beneath them never develops enough depth to match.
Dune: Awakening finally lets Arrakis itself be the challenge, and that's where the game is strongest.
Zero Company doesn't reinvent tactical RPGs but the combination of excellent combat, a lovable crew and an uniquely authentic Star Wars story makes this an easy recommendation for fans of both. It carries over some of XCOM's rougher edges along with its best ideas, but when it comes together, it really sings.
NBA 2K27 plays better basketball than before, but the systems surrounding it still keep the series from making a clean break forward.
Master Collection Vol. 2 does not reinvent Metal Gear’s past. It finally gives two essential pieces of it the modern home they deserved.
Moonlighter 2 takes one of gaming’s most satisfying gameplay loops and somehow makes it even better. It’s a prettier, deeper, more emotionally resonant game than the already excellent original, and is a must-play for all roguelike fans.
Way of the Sword brings Onimusha back with exceptional combat, but not quite the consistency to make its return truly great.
The Blood of Dawnwalker feels like a visitor from an alternate universe, where all of the energy, creativity, and craftsmanship we associate with The Witcher instead went into the creation of this weird, unique vampire tale. Despite the obvious Witcher influences, it feels unlike anything else I’ve played, and is easily one of the year’s finest RPGs.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is an excellent port of an all-time great game. It may not be the definitive technical version of Elden Ring, but it is remarkably close to the original experience and being able to take the Lands Between anywhere makes it an easy recommendation.
World Fighters finally makes the football almost as fun as the fireballs.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is Asobo at its most confident, delivering a gorgeous, tightly paced adventure with superb performances, clever puzzles and surprisingly fun combat.
Mortal Shell 2 is a remarkable sequel that takes the Soulslike formula apart and rebuilds it on its own terms, while doubling down on its strange goth-metal aesthetic. It is occasionally uneven, but the ambition, combat and sheer personality make Mortal Shell 2 one of the most exciting RPGs of the year.
Tōkon puts four Marvel fighters in your hands, then makes figuring out what they can do together the most fun part.
Ascend to ZERO elevates a familiar roguelike formula with an ingenious time-manipulation mechanic that influences every decision you make. While it stumbles slightly with pacing and long-term variety, its clever core gameplay and addictive progression make it one of the more memorable action roguelikes in recent years.
Halo: Campaign Evolved rebuilds a legend with impressive technology, but the original remains more convincing whenever design matters more than detail.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok is an excellent expansion that prioritises what the base game already excelled at: spectacular combat, satisfying progression, and addictive replayability. It's an easy recommendation for anyone who loved Relink and thrives on a good action RPG grind.
Echoes of Aincrad is a well-realised RPG about the people behind the avatars. While repetitive exploration and awkward world design hold it back, its excellent characters, satisfying combat, and genuine love for MMORPG culture make it the strongest Sword Art Online game yet,and an enjoyable action RPG even for people who don't care for the anime.